Article
Environmental Sciences
Marketa Svobodova, Jakub Hofman, Lucie Bielska, Klara Smidova
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nikola Boskovic, Zuzana Bilkova, Marek Sudoma, Lucie Bielska, Lucia Skulcova, Doris Ribitsch, Gerhard Soja, Jakub Hofman
Summary: Our study investigated the degradation and bioaccumulation of conazole fungicides in soils amended with different biochars, finding that the presence of biochars promoted the degradation of fungicides with a clear effect of dose and soil type. However, the bioaccumulation factors were higher in low-sorbing soil variants and decreased with increasing biochar dose, indicating a complex interaction between soil, biochar, and fungicide fate.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marek Sudoma, Natalia Pestalova, Zuzana Bilkova, Petr Sedlacek, Jakub Hofman
Summary: This study investigated the bioaccumulation of conazole fungicides in agricultural soils and found that soil properties can influence bioaccumulation, and ageing is not necessarily associated with a decrease in bioaccumulation.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Lucie Bielska, Sarah E. Hale, Lucia Skulcova
Summary: The production and use of chiral pesticides are driven by the need for more complex molecules to combat a wider range of pests and crop diseases, but the fate and effects of these pesticides, particularly conazole fungicides, are not fully understood. Research on the stereoselective behavior and effects of chiral pesticides like CFs is crucial in the fields of environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology to better understand their environmental implications and guide future research and development.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
M. Wietzoreck, B. A. M. Bandowe, J. Hofman, J. Martinik, B. Nezikova, P. Kukucka, P. Pribylova, G. Lammel
Summary: Long-term exposure to PAHs, NPAHs, and OPAHs can have adverse health effects due to their carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and oxidative potential. This study in central Europe found that some NPAHs and OPAHs are abundant in soil, with gas-particle partitioning playing a major role in influencing their concentrations. Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term variations in NPAH and OPAH concentrations in soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Klara Smidova, Marketa Svobodova, Jakub Hofman
Summary: Toxicokinetic studies on soil bioavailability of hydrophobic organic compounds lack comprehensive summaries on factors influencing uptake and elimination. Available data and models help in understanding the real situation in soil, but uncertainties remain regarding other soil properties and experimental conditions like food supply and metabolization in oligochaeta. Standardizing units and considering factors like steady state and aging are crucial for future research in this field.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nikola Boskovic, Zuzana Bilkova, Marek Sudoma, Lucie Bielska, Lucia Skulcova, Doris Ribitsch, Gerhard Soja, Branislav Vrana, Jakub Hofman
Summary: The study revealed changes in degradation, bioaccumulation, and accessibility of conazole fungicides after biochar addition to soil. The effects of biochar on pesticide degradation varied between different soil types, with a general reduction in uptake by earthworms and lettuce roots and leaves. The specific roles of biochar type and dose on pesticide fate remain unclear in this complex system.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vera Silva, Abdallah Alaoui, Vivi Schlunssen, Anne Vested, Martien Graumans, Maurice van Dael, Marco Trevisan, Nicoleta Suciu, Hans Mol, Karsten Beekmann, Daniel Figueiredo, Paula Harkes, Jakub Hofman, Ellen Kandeler, Nelson Abrantes, Isabel Campos, Maria Angeles Martinez, Joana Luisa Pereira, Dirk Goossens, Juergen Gandrass, Freya Debler, Esperanza Huerta Lwanga, Marlot Jonker, Frank van Langevelde, Martin T. Sorensen, Jerry M. Wells, Jos Boekhorst, Anke Huss, Daniele Mandrioli, Daria Sgargi, Paul Nathanail, Judith Nathanail, Lucius Tamm, Peter Fantke, Jennifer Mark, Christian Grovermann, Ana Frelih-Larsen, Irina Herb, Charlotte-Anne Chivers, Jane Mills, Francisco Alcon, Josefina Contreras, Isabelle Baldi, Igor Paskovic, Glavan Matjaz, Trine Norgaard, Virginia Aparicio, Coen J. Ritsema, Violette Geissen, Paul T. J. Scheepers
Summary: The study aims to investigate PPP residues in different farm systems and assess their impact on the environment, flora, fauna, and human health. Environmental and biological samples are being collected at various sites across Europe to analyze the impact of PPP mixtures and estimate exposures through modeling. The study will provide valuable insights to inform sustainable plant protection practices and land use policy decisions.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shiva Sabzevari, Jakub Hofman
Summary: This article provides an overview of studies on monitoring currently used pesticides in agricultural soils around the world published in the last 50 years, with an overall meta-analysis on the prepared data set presented. The results revealed alarming levels of currently used pesticides in agricultural soils in many countries, highlighting the need for long-term monitoring programs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rocio Lopez-Cabeza, Melanie Kah, Renato Grillo, Marek Koutny, Jan Salac, Zuzana Bilkova, Mahleh Eghbalinejad, Jakub Hofman
Summary: In this study, the release kinetics of pesticide nanoformulations were evaluated using dialysis method. The results indicated that the interaction between nanocarrier materials and pesticides played a crucial role in the release of active ingredients, and the durability of the nanoformulations was influenced by dilution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Rainer Janu, Verena Mrlik, Doris Ribitsch, Jakub Hofman, Petr Sedlacek, Lucie Bielska, Gerhard Soja
Summary: This study tested 92 types of biochar to determine the relationship between its characteristics and infrared sorption. The results showed that parameters such as pyrolysis temperature, H/C ratio, specific surface area, and ash fraction were key factors affecting the functional group signals. Regression and PCA analysis were able to explain a significant portion of data variance.
CARBON RESOURCES CONVERSION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rocio Lopez-Cabeza, Melanie Kah, Renato Grillo, Zuzana Bilkova, Jakub Hofman
Summary: Loading active ingredients on nanocarrier systems is a common strategy for improving pesticide formulations. However, the losses of active ingredients during centrifugal ultrafiltration are typically not assessed, potentially leading to erroneous results. The EE of compounds such as chlorpyrifos may not be suitable for determination by centrifugal ultrafiltration, as 100% losses were observed on all devices tested. Losses of tebuconazole and terbuthylazine varied depending on the type of membrane, with the lowest losses occurring in devices with hydrophilic regenerated cellulose membranes. A correction factor was proposed and demonstrated to calculate the EE of nanoformulations based on poly(epsilon-caprolactone) nanocarriers.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lucia Skulcova, Natalia Neuwirthova, Zdenek Simek, Marek Trojan, Lucie Bielska
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)